Urge the Auto Alliance to stop the spinning and the suing
A third of all U.S. global warming pollution comes from vehicles. Under the Clean Air Act, states have the authority to go beyond federal vehicle pollution standards and adopt stronger standards for cleaner cars—like California's standards. So far, 13 other states have adopted California's clean car standards, and a growing number of states are considering them. Unfortunately, rather than make the vehicles consumers want, automakers—led by their legal and lobbying group, the Auto Alliance—are trying to eliminate these clean car rules, making dubious claims about the cost and effectiveness of these standards.
However, the Union of Concerned Scientists engineers have dismantled these automaker arguments with a new vehicle design—the UCS Vanguard. This clean car model uses cost-effective, existing vehicle technologies and fuels to reduce pollution without sacrificing safety and performance—all while saving money at the pump.
Please contact the president of the Auto Alliance, Dave McCurdy, and tell him that consumers want global warming solutions like the UCS Vanguard, not more spin and lawsuits.
Please make your letter personal by adding in your own thoughts and concerns. Every letter makes a difference, but customized letters have the greatest effect!
*NOTE* EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson has rejected the waiver states need to implement the clean car standards. Click here to ask Johnson to reverse his ill-advised decision.
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Talking Points
- The Auto Alliance represents BMW, DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Toyota, and Volkswagen. If you own vehicles made by any of these automakers, please mention that in your letter.
- Do you wish your vehicle polluted less and saved you money at the pump like the UCS Vanguard would?
- What health, economic, and environmental effects of global warming and smog-forming pollution are of personal concern to you and your community?
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Dear Mr. McCurdy,
As a consumer I am troubled that a third of all U.S. global warming pollution comes from vehicles. Automakers can help fight global warming while improving their bottom line by supporting policies that will protect the planet while producing superior products. The clean car standards started in California, adopted by 12 other states with a growing number interested, is just such a policy.
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Sincerely, [Your name] [Your address]
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